Manesh Samtani
Manesh Samtani is the Editor at Regulation Asia, where he leads the regional news desk from Hong Kong, directing coverage of critical regulatory developments impacting financial services across APAC. Manesh specialises in analysing how new rules and technologies are reshaping banking, capital markets, and the fight against financial crime, providing finance professionals, compliance leaders, and policymakers with the intelligence they need to navigate risk and understand the impact of regulatory change in the region. [email protected]
Articles by Manesh Samtani
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia's SC Halts Plan for Bursa Regulatory Subsidiary
01/04/2026
The regulator has cited governance enhancements at the exchange, including a strengthened conflicts committee, as making the proposed structural separation unnecessary for now.
Securities / Derivatives
Vietnam Finalises Crypto Tax Rules, Proposes Levy on Unlisted Shares
01/04/2026
Vietnam will apply a 0.1 percent personal income tax on the value of each digital asset transaction, and 20 percent on profits from the transfer of shares in unlisted companies.
Capital / Liquidity
IAIS Flags Gaps in Insurer Resolution and Liquidity Frameworks
01/04/2026
An assessment of major insurance markets, including in APAC, found weaknesses in resolution planning, powers, and liquidity risk disclosure requirements.
Securities / Derivatives
DMIST to Finalise Execution Source Code Standard in 2026
01/04/2026
The derivatives standards body has outlined its 2026 priorities in its annual report, focusing on finalising key standards and driving adoption across the industry.
Market Infrastructure
Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected
01/04/2026
New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.
Market Infrastructure
BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review
01/04/2026
Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.
Capital / Liquidity
South Korea Planning KRW 50 Trillion Venture Support Fund
01/04/2026
The plan includes significant direct and indirect investments and offers liability exemptions to participating financial institutions to boost the innovation ecosystem.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Financial Stability Report Flags Risks From Global Tensions, AI Boom
31/03/2026
Hong Kong’s banking sector remains resilient but faces risks from global uncertainties and the AI boom, the HKMA says.
Sanctions
FinCEN Proposes Rule to Formalise Whistleblower Payouts
31/03/2026
The proposed rule would offer awards to whistleblowers, including non-US persons, for tips on financial crime if they result in successful enforcement actions.
Securities / Derivatives
China Issues Largest QDII Quota Increase Since 2021
31/03/2026
The USD 5.3 billion increase comes amid high investor demand and a new regulatory push to prioritise public funds.
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